Purpose Chasers Podcast

Did you know that many of our decisions are operated out of fear? What opportunities we say yes to and others we say no to typically depend on how we allow outside forces to influence our decisions. But whether you recognize those fears or not, you are still the only person that is in control over your life. It is important that we start giving credit where credit is due. You are in control. Don’t let what happens to you decide what you do with the circumstances that you have been given.    This week on Purpose Chasers, as promised I am sharing part two of the power of choice. Specifically, I am talking about the victim’s response to choice and how people make decisions out of fear. I am sharing with you what leads to decision making, or lack thereof, and how we can show up in our own lives. Ultimately, nobody can make the decision for us. Oftentimes we give outside influences too much credit for our decisions. But, remember, you have the power to choose the life that you want to live. Don’t allow o

Have you ever wondered why so many people drop out of coaching courses? Or maybe you’ve asked yourself why people stop showing up for themselves in the middle of transformational masterminds? It’s not the lack of resources that stops people from achieving their goals. Want to know the real reason why people give up? They allow their self-limiting beliefs to dictate their actions. -   This week, I am talking with Master Coach, Founder of My Recovery Toolkit, and host of the Addiction Unlimited podcast, Angela Pugh. We are discussing how commitment is the difference between those who give up half-way and those who achieve their goals. Angela shares with us her own self-limiting beliefs and how she has continued to invest in herself to ensure success in her own life. Purpose Chasers, get ready as we dive into what it truly means to invest in yourself. Topics Discussed: Why you should be investing in yourself and your mindset How implementing 10-15 minutes a day helps you move closer to your goals Why b

What if you didn’t have to live a life that someone else chose for you? Don’t like your current career choices? Aren’t happy with where you’re currently at in life? The truth is, you have the complete power to decide right this very moment how the trajectory of the rest of your life is going to look like. While we all have the power of choice, many individuals only want someone else to make their decisions for them.    This week, I am sharing the incredible power of choice and why we are capable of saying no. Let’s face it, not every opportunity is a great opportunity. Sometimes we have to say no to things that aren’t in our best interest. However, many of us get stuck in a routine that we feel like we have to make decisions in order to make other people happy. But what if I told you that you can, in fact, take back ownership over your life right this very moment? How would you choose to live the rest of your life?   Topics Discussed: Why people make the wrong decisions in their life How to t

Do you know what your true purpose in life really is? Have you ever felt like your purpose has shifted over time? The truth is, most individuals *think* they have an idea of what they were called to do. However, very few individuals have actually stepped into their calling. Everyone wants a purpose, but how many people actually find it?   This week, I am sharing with you why you will never find your purpose by chasing a specific destination point. Many times we think that we will find our purpose if we could just hit a specific following or once we accomplish our goals, that’s when we’ve made it. We view success and purpose through a filter of self-limiting beliefs. However, what if I told you that it’s less about a destination and more about a transformational journey?    Topics Discussed: Shifting away from the idea that purpose is a physical location Identifying self-limiting beliefs that are holding you back  How to take actionable steps that help guide you into finding your true pur

If I were to ask you who the top 5 people are in your circle, would you be satisfied with the names you’ve written down? They say you are the average of your immediate sphere of influence so if this is true, then what does this say about your current level of success? Does your current situation line up with you want to be in this world? Odds are, we aren’t allowing ourselves to be uncomfortable enough to take action towards our goals.    This week, I am talking with spirited boss babe, serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker, life + business strategist, and best-selling author, Cathy Christen. We talk about a wide range of topics spanning from identifying what brings us joy to taking ownership of our lives. Cathy shares with us the definitive moment that changed the course of how she was able to pursue her dreams. The truth is, we don’t always get to choose what happens to us, but we always have the choice of how we learn and grow from those life lessons. Topics Discussed: Learning how to identify what bring

Is the story you’re currently telling yourself allowing you the access to truly step into transformation? Is there a lie you’re currently believing about yourself that is hindering your growth? Often times, what we really need in order to grow is a mental shift in the right direction. If you are feeling even the slightest bit of resistance towards your goals, you may be allowing your thought life to dictate how you take action.   This week, I am sharing with you the two phrases that have hindered more personal development growth and transformational growth in my life than anything else. In order to have a true transformation, we must first realize that we have the potential to take action. Our mindset and thought life are huge indications of whether or not we show up for ourselves.  Topics Discussed: The two MOST restrictive phrases that hinder personal development Why our thought life is potentially blocking our transformational growth The relationship between our thought life and the ability to

If you are currently unhappy with the way you are living your life, what is holding you back? Is it a lack of inspiration or is it the idea that we have to fulfill other people’s expectations? The truth is, nobody lacks motivation or inspiration to chase after their purpose. However, most of us struggle with the idea that we need to fit the mold of what other people think we should be. This week, I am talking with fitness coach, author, and host of The Million Pound Mission, Adam Schaeuble aka PHD (Previously Heavy Dude). Adam shares his humble beginnings of living an unfulfilled life to how he overcame the expectations of others to fully step into his calling. When we allow ourselves to look within, we begin to realize the potential within us. In this episode, you can expect a few laughs but mostly the audacity to dream big. You don’t need permission to live your best life so go out and chase your greatest purpose. What’s stopping you?

How many times do you answer an opportunity with the phrase: “I’ll think about it”? Odds are, for most of us, this is our go-to answer when faced with a decision that we don’t want to make. Even if it’s something we think would be beneficial for us, we often use the phrase “I’ll think about it” as an exit strategy to withhold making an executive decision for as long as possible. Maybe it’s something we don’t want to do but we don’t want to hurt someone else’s feelings. Or maybe it’s something we would like to do but we have a lot of self-limiting beliefs holding us back.    This week, I am sharing with you my strategy on how to shift our mindset from “thinking” to “doing”. If I’m being honest, I have had to stop myself in the past from using this phrase because I wasn’t quite ready to make a decision. However, with my 3-step process, I will be able to help you define what exactly it is that you want for your life and how to know if you’re on the right track. Topics Discussed: How to stop thinkin

What do you want to do with your life? When you look within, what is it that you want to create or do with your life? The thing is, every single one of you already has an answer to what that looks like. We all have dreams of what we want our lives to look like in the future. But most of us don’t actually know what the first step looks like in order to get there. So, how do we get to those places?   This week, I am sharing with you the importance of speaking up for yourself and how you can take action despite what your current circumstances look like. The truth is, our dreams don’t become reality until we are ready to activate our true purpose. Topics Discussed: How we can lean into our true purpose Re-discovering our dreams and how to make them a reality Why taking action towards our goals shifts our mindset  How we can disprove our own insecurities and self-limiting beliefs   ---    Connect with Mark Crandall   Join the exclusive Purpose Chasers ® Facebook group for unrelea

Ever had that one person in your life who completely changed the game for how you show up in your own life? You know, that person that speaks life into you and encourages you to take big leaps towards your most audacious goals and dreams? Last week, I shared about the power of mentorship and this week I get to share my conversation with my mentor himself.  That’s right, I am talking with former gym owner, former NFL, international speaker, shift coach, a competitor on NBC's American Ninja Warrior, and my mentor, Anthony Trucks. Anthony shares with us the power of shifting our mindset into the belief that we are not victims of our past and that we are capable of creating a new future for ourselves. We talk about the idea that our bodies are a lot like computers that need to recharge and update over time as well as the fear behind truly stepping into our full potential. I also share how Anthony has personally helped me focus on my “why” behind Purpose Chasers and serving this community.  Topics Discussed: C

It’s no surprise that the discussion around teachers often revolves around insufficient pay for the work that they put in day in and day out. Most of us can agree that we need to do a better job of honoring the teachers and educators in our lives. However, what if there was an even deeper issue at hand? What if there was more we could do than offer a simple pay increase? This week, I am talking with former kindergarten teacher turned founder of Happy Teacher Revolution, Danna Thomas as we discuss the importance of mental health and wellness of teachers. Danna believes that to solve the teacher burnout and turnover crisis man teachers face, we must come together as a community and revolutionize how we professionally support educators. Topics Discussed: Why the best school supply is the investment in yourself How to revolutionize how we professionally support educators Why most teachers often suffer from burnout and turnover How self-care practices for teachers create a ripple effect for students --- Connect w

What label are you allowing yourself to be defined by? Is there something from your past that is holding you back from reaching your highest potential? The truth is, we all have instances in our lives that we can allow ourselves to be defined by our circumstances. However, we don’t have to stay in the place of a victim mentality. In fact, we can use our past to rewrite our future.    This week, I am sharing the importance of understanding the difference between being a victim and playing a victim. Once we recognize that we can learn from our past circumstances by understanding the lessons behind them, we are then able to turn up the heat in our lives. I am also sharing one of my go-to practices that helps me redefine what it is that I am truly wanting to strive after in life and how it has allowed me to let go of my own self-limiting beliefs. Topics Discussed: Taking actions against limiting beliefs How the victim mentality cycle keeps you pinned to what you believe  Using your past circums

Have you ever had a near-death experience that left you realizing that there’s more to life than just barely getting by? Maybe you’ve been chasing material things that haven’t given you much joy and you want to experience something more. What if you realized that today was the last day of your life, how would you live your life differently?   This week, I am talking with weightlifting champion, founder of The Attitude Nation, and host of the Red Circle podcast, Jon North about what it means to truly lead a life worth living for. After being pronounced dead for 16 minutes, Jon experienced a spiritual encounter with what he believes to be an angel in Heaven. After coming back to life, Jon now recognizes how precious life is and how to become the best husband and father possible. Listen as we dive into what it’s like to trust God in the process and to fully embrace our identity. Topics Discussed: Why we need to quit putting on a front and admit our mistakes Recognizing the power of faith and our spiritua

Are you the person that you want to be at the end of 2020? Is the way you are currently living your life going to get you to the place you want to be at the end of the next decade? Are the activities that you are currently involved in setting you up for the version of yourself that you want to be at the end of your life? These are the questions that we all need to ask ourselves when it comes to achieving our version of success.    This week, I am sharing the sacrifices that I made in the past to ensure that I am currently living up to my greatest potential. When we truly sit with the life that we want for ourselves and honestly look at the way we are living our lives, often times we find that we aren’t where we need to be. In order to find our own path to success, we must first lay down the things that are holding us back.    Topics Discussed: What I gave up in order to live my life to the fullest Why we need to evaluate our current lifestyle choices How to change your daily habits to set

Do you struggle with the belief in yourself to grow into the person you want to become? What does the best version of yourself look like? You have major dreams and goals, but what’s holding you back? Odds are, you are allowing self-limiting beliefs to hold you back from truly stepping into you were called to be. But what if we could harness the power to change our own reality?   This week, I am talking with Dennis Perrin, painter, and founder of The Perrin Method™. As we discuss Dennis’ love for painting and art, we begin to unfold the idea of energy being all around us. Dennis tells us that we are all made of energy and that we have the power to create our own reality. You have the power already within you, you just need to have the belief in yourself to get there.    Topics Discussed: How everything in life is a form of energy Understanding the power of energy and how to create our reality How self-limiting beliefs inhibit growth in our minds and in our lives Learning the power of choice an

Have you ever wondered how to turn a NO into a YES? Maybe you are wanting to land a spot as a guest speaker at a huge event but the opportunity hasn’t yet presented itself. Or maybe you are trying to sell your product to a major company, but you haven't yet had a breakthrough. Regardless of how many times you’ve heard the word “no”, what if there was a way to redefine the meaning?    This week, I am sharing my strategy on how to turn a no into a yes with one simple mindset shift. When we begin to provide value to other people outside of our own community, we are then able to cultivate even stronger relationships. In fact, once we actively show up for others, “no” doesn’t get the final say. If you’ve ever been told “no” after chasing your dreams, this episode is for you.    Topics Discussed: Why we need to shift our mindset from a “no” to a “not now” How to strategize a plan on how to show up in someone else’s world Why adding value to other communities is beneficial for everyone --- 

Have you ever desired to reach a certain level of success only to feel like something is missing when you get there? Maybe it’s a financial goal that you’ve been working towards for years but deep down, there’s something much bigger tugging at your heart. Maybe you’ve met all your financial needs and there’s something you’re still striving for but not quite sure how to reach it.  This week, I am sharing with you how to gain confidence and belief in yourself to achieve your version of success. Gone are the days of coaches and business leaders promising empty success. My intention is to show you how you can implement the life skills you need to level up in your career farther than just your financial goals.  Topics Discussed: The number one ingredient for success  Why the finish line isn’t just about meeting a quota How to find the confidence and belief in yourself Why setting goals isn’t enough for the end result ---  Connect with Mark Crandall Join the exclusive Purpose Chasers ® Faceboo

Ever wondered how we can truly impact our future generation? It’s not by answering every question for them or doing every hard task for them, it’s by allowing them to think deeply and think freely. It’s when we allow children to discover their own identity do we instill purpose into their lives. When children grow up with a hero mentality instead of a victim mentality, children are far more equipped of creating positive change out in the world. This week, I am talking with the co-founder of Acton Academy, Laura Sandefer, as we dive into what it means to disrupt the traditional model of school. As we dive into why the traditional system is failing our future leaders, we dig deeper into how we can raise leaders. Life isn’t always easy but when we allow children to discover themselves through the process, we create room for innovation and growth to its fullest capacity. Topics Discussed: Why the traditional system of education is failing our future leaders What happens when we shift from a victim mentality to a

Did you know that a small coffee bean has the best taste because it has to withstand the most pressure? The smaller the coffee bean, the more body, and flavor it has due to the maturation process. The more struggle a small coffee bean has, the more potential it has in becoming the best tasting cup of coffee. You may be wondering how this applies to our personal struggles and how we can overcome them. This week, I am sharing an experience I had at a local coffee shop where I discovered the importance of a small coffee bean. As opposed to a bigger coffee bean that doesn’t have to undergo a major maturation process, the smaller coffee bean has more room for growth. When it comes to our hardships, we can apply this analogy to overcome any obstacle before us to become the best version of ourselves. Topics Discussed: Understanding the benefit of hardship Why small beans make the most impactful cup off coffee How a simple coffee analogy changed my outlook on life Why hardships and struggles strengthen our character

Ever wondered why it seems like those who give back are some of the happiest of people? Maybe you’re feeling down around the holidays from past experiences that left negative emotions. Or maybe you’re feeling stuck when it comes to receiving from other people. One of the best ways to beat the holiday blues or to truly live an abundant life is by showing up and giving back to other people.  This week, I am sharing how I got through my seasonal depression by shifting my mindset from focusing on myself to truly giving back to others. After I started blessing those around me, I started to realize that it’s not about what others can do for me, it’s what I can do for others that truly matters. When we start focusing on how we can show up and provide value back into the world, we begin to step into our true blessings.  Topics Discussed: How to bring value to others without selfish motives attached Why genuinely showing up for others allows us to live more purposeful lives How the abundance mindset changes